Analyzing Female Genital Mutilation Indicators and Statistics
Explore the causes and effects of female genital mutilation through a detailed analysis of indicators and statistics. Understand the prevalence rates, FGM-related complications, decision-makers, and more to combat this harmful practice.
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GROUP TWO IDENTIFY THE INDICATORS AND STATISTICS TO ANALYSE THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE PROBLEM OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
FGM FGM - - DEFINITION DEFINITION FGM comprises of all procedures involving partial or total removal of female external genetalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non- medical reasons. (WHO)
SDG 5 SDG 5 To Achieve Gender Equality and To Achieve Gender Equality and Empower all Women and Girls Empower all Women and Girls Target 5.3 Eliminate all human practices such as child, early and forced marriage and FGM.
GENDER ISSUE GENDER ISSUE Practice is inclined to one sex. Public Health effects (particularly harmful to women s health, hence women are disproportionately affected) Psychological torture Loss of sexual pleasure Abuse of human rights
INDICATORS Prevalence rates of FGM practice (e.g. out of the total population of women, how many were mutilated? Age group is key). Number of females who have undergone FGM (women 15- 49 years and girl children 0-14 subjected to FGM). FGM related complications and or fatalities rates. Proportion of community members aware of / who have heard about the FGM practice. (how it is done, effects, thoughts about it). Promoters of FGM (Attitudes- those who think it should go on and those who are against it, who are the beneficiaries).
INDICATORS INDICATORS Who are the decision makers What are benefits of FGM / reasons for FGM Age when it was done
STATISTICS STATISTICS Age Sex Ethnicity Religion Region Highest level of education attained by victim, parents/guardians Income School attendance Marriage status Rural urban location Types of procedures of FGM (complete, partial cutting!!!)
